Shafali Verma Sets Record for Most Women's T20I Runs in 2026 Asian Games Final
Indian opener Shafali Verma set a new record for the most runs scored in a single calendar year in women's T20Is, accumulating 863 runs in 24 matches during 2026. Her performance included a century and seven fifties, highlighted by a 48-run innings in the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka, where India posted a record 216 for 3 to win the gold medal. Shafali's consistent high scores in key matches have been pivotal, alongside strong contributions from Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Sept, 03:56 pm. Other outlets followed.